Kodiak third for seafood landings, officials sayKodiak was third in the nation for both volume and value of commercial seafood landings last year, according to the 2013 Fisheries of the United States report released on Wednesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Kodiak’s 426 million pounds of commercial seafood landings in 2013 were worth $154 million. Ahead of Kodiak on the volume list is Unalaska-Dutch Harbor, holding its first place spo...

Death Notice: Alan RydenMemorial Service for Alan Ryden will take place 3 p.m. Sunday Nov. 2 at the Kodiak Baptist Mission “Heritage Center” (across from Mission Beach). Please bring a favorite Alaskan snack and story or memory to share.

Public Safety Blotter: Oct. 31October 17 • At 4:26 a.m., police conducted a bar check downtown. • At 7:12 a.m., after a 911 call from Pine Crescent Loop, a man was arrested on charges of hindering prosecution in the second degree. • At 8:05 a.m., a caller requested a subject removal on East Marine Way. A man left when police asked. • At 8:53 a.m., a caller reported someone spray-painted her vehicle the previous night. It’s under investigation....

Kodiak volleyball hosts Palmer in crucial NLC matchesThe Northern Lights Conference regular-season volleyball champion will be decided this weekend in Kodiak. The top two teams in the conference — Palmer and Kodiak — conclude the regular season with matches tonight and Saturday at Kodiak High School. Tonight’s match starts at 7 p.m., while Saturday’s begins at 1:30 p.m. Palmer enters with a 7-1 mark, while Kodiak sits at 6-2. The Bears must sweep the Moose to grab t...

Seniors make their marksOne of Jimmy Fallon’s biggest fan clubs resides right here on Kodiak Island. The segment on his television show called “Ew” has become a hit with the Kodiak High School volleyball team, especially among the seven seniors who will be appearing for the last time at home this weekend against Palmer. They watch the comedy sketch that mocks high school girls every chance they get, even if that means before a match. Som...

Tapestry: Leonard Helgason will be remembered as friend, mentorLeonard Helgason thought the world of Tiger Lew. Nicknamed for his exotic hunting experiences in far-off places, Lew was a popular man in the village of Afognak, where he settled down. He gave candy to the kids and, better yet, told them funny, exciting stories. But one Christmas long ago, Tiger sorely disappointed Leonard. Santa Claus had come to town and, as expected, he sat children on his knee and asked what t...

In the Courts: Oct. 31Steven P. Nault pleaded guilty to attempted misconduct involving a controlled substance in the second degree, intent to manufacture or deliver. Nault was sentenced to 10 years in jail. Chandra M. Wenrich pleaded guilty to attempted assault in the first degree, serious injury with a weapon. Wenrich was sentenced to six years in jail (four and a half years suspended) and placed on probation for five years. Dylan R. ...

Alutiiq Word of the Week: Atmak; Ekgwik; Ekguiyutaq — Hunting Bag; BackpackAtmak; Ekgwik; Ekguiyutaq — Hunting Bag; Backpack Atmangq’rtuq. — He has a backpack. Packing well for a hunting or fishing trip was as important in the past as it is today. Alutiiq men filled their kayaks with useful things: wooden containers filled with fresh food and water, sleeping blankets, and even inflated seal bladders for emergency buoyancy — the personal flotation devices of the past. Each hunter also car...

Women's Show this SaturdayFor the second time this year, the Kodiak Harbor Convention Center will turn into a women’s club. More than 30 booths from businesses are scheduled to appear at the fourth Kodiak Women’s Show Saturday. A wide-range of vendors will be participating, from local photographers to clothing and from fitness clubs to salons. “There is a heavy focus on the masculine in this community and really not enough focus on the hea...